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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.77, 913.80 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.77, 913.80 and 262.27 is: 393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.77 : 913.80 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.77/913.80 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.77x = 913.80 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.77x = 239,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,663.47/608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.69

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